Chapter 193: Arsenal's counterattack
The Gunners need to bottom out, and Arsene Wenger is constantly laying out the team's tactics; Arsenal needed to make some changes in the second half, some necessary changes.
In the first half of the game, Arsenal was very passive because their defensive ability was too weak, which also made Manchester United completely control the rhythm of the game in attack, which was also unacceptable to Arsenal; However, it may be difficult for Arsenal to change to a good midfielder now, because it is really difficult for them to find a more reliable midfielder other than Alexander Song. And in this game, the Arsenal players seem to have forgotten their own tactics, they are too sluggish in attack, and the Gunners are worried that the team's defense is completely not playing at the level they should have in attack, which is also a reason why the team took the initiative to hand over the initiative in the game.
So Arsenal need to make some changes in the second half, they need to fight for the initiative in the game; For Arsenal, the current defensive ability is almost to the extreme, and they have no way to consider strengthening the defense; For Arsenal, what needs to be done now is to strengthen the attack, Arsenal need to make up for the lack of defense with their excellent attack, what they need is to completely press Manchester United's attack back with a more aggressive attack!
The fifteen-minute break at half-time was really important for Arsenal, not only as a respite for Arsenal, but also as a key for the Gunners to reflect on their performance in the first half; Arsenal were beaten by United at the start of the first half and now they need to think about what they did in the first half and they need to calm down and try to make some changes in the second half. At least Arsenal can't afford to forget their tactics again. What they need to fight for is to regain the initiative in the game.
Fifteen minutes is enough time for the Arsenal players to reflect on what they did in the first half; If you don't want to lose in this important game. Then Arsenal really need to learn their lessons. They need to play Arsenal's form and quality in the second half, this game Arsenal can't lose, they have to be the victors of Zuihou, at least they can't be dictated to Manchester United everywhere in the game. Arsenal are a team that wants to win the title and they need to show their competitiveness.
Manchester United, who have already taken the initiative in the game, naturally hope to be able to build on their efforts in the second half of the game to seal the victory, so they must continue to strengthen their attack in the game, and they must hope to win the game against their biggest rival Arsenal. Wanting to regain the league title and surpass Liverpool to become the Liverpool with the most titles in Premier League history is what Ferguson pursued before retirement, and he has won 18 titles. One more trophy for Manchester United to overtake Liverpool is a real temptation for Ferguson. This season can't wait any longer, and he's going to take this opportunity to get a win for Zuihou.
At the beginning of the second half, in the 48th minute, substitute Pea Hernande received the ball in the penalty area, the unguarded Hernandez fired a right-footed shot from the left rib, Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny barely saved the ball, and Ashley Young's follow-up shot was missed by Mertesacker's interference. In the 50th minute, Nani burst into the penalty area from the right and shot high from a small angle in the small penalty area.
Once again, the game looked to be in the rhythm of Manchester United, with Arsenal once again being stifled by United's attack. The Gunners were exposed to United's ferocious firepower and Arsenal were to bounce back strongly in the game. Then they really need to work harder, they need to be good and take into account United's attacking prowess.
Arsenal are not willing to lose the game, they are definitely not willing to be completely defeated by Manchester United; So the Gunners are starting to work hard and they won't make the same mistakes they made in the first half. In the first half of the game, Arsenal was suppressed because they did not play their own attack, and now Arsenal needs to work hard to play the quality of the attacking end, since the game is to attack, Arsenal naturally needs to play the quality of attack.
In the 53rd minute of the game, Arteta hoisted a pass, Van Persie successfully countered offside and successfully volleyed with his right foot from the penalty spot, but his movement was half a beat slow, or Manchester United's goalkeeper was his nemesis, and Manchester United De Gea struggled to save Van Persie's must-score goal.
In the 56th minute of the game, Arshavin burst into the penalty area on the left side, and fired a low right-footed shot from the defender out of the bottom line. In the 59th minute, Cleverley and Hernandez kicked the wall together and burst into the left side of the penalty area to shoot low into the far corner, and Arsenal goalkeeper Szczesny saved the ball in time. In the 61st minute, Anderson went through, Ashley Young shot hard from the left rib, Szczesny struggled to save, Ashley Young crossed from the left rib of the penalty area, Nani just wiped the ball in the face of the empty goal.
The two teams have been battling each other and it's been a really good momentum for Arsenal, at least they have put in a good performance in the game and they have put a lot of pressure on Manchester United.
Xiao Qing began to get excited, this is the performance that Arsenal should have, Arsenal is definitely not the kind of person who has not been hit back yet, Arsenal should not be just so passive in the game, they should use a more excellent attack to show the strength of the defending champion.
Xiao Qing came to the end, and he began to perform more positively; Xiao Qing began to fight for more offensive opportunities, and he was trying to impact Manchester United's defense again and again. Using the attack to suppress Manchester United, this is Arsenal's most hode choice now, Xiao Qing also has full confidence in his offensive ability, he believes that it is definitely not impossible to score in the game; Now that the team has a good offensive improvement, Xiao Qing also needs to help the team stabilize its position, and what Xiao Qing needs is to attack Manchester United with all his strength in the game and grasp the initiative in the game.
In the 71st minute of the game, Walcott broke through on the right side and crossed; Xiao Qing, who followed in the middle, received the ball in one go, first shook the ankle of his right foot and toddled the ball to the side, and then toe a little on his right foot, and the beautiful oxtail action teased Manchester United central defender Phil Jones; Xiao Qing quickly entered the penalty area, although he encountered Evans' supplementary defense, Xiao Qing still killed the right side of the small penalty area; Xiao Qing's powerful volley from the small penalty area hit the far corner of the goal.
Seeing that the goal was still wailing in pain, this time the exclamation of the Old Trafford stadium rang out; Now Manchester United fans don't dare to think that this game is nine out of ten, seeing Arsenal showing more and more aggressiveness in the game, Manchester United fans also saw Arsenal's real strength, Xiao Qing also began to break out, Manchester United's goal began to be exposed to Xiao Qing's offensive firepower.
In the seventy-third minute of the game, Xiao Qing retreated to get the ball and burst into front of the penalty area, and Xiao Qing, who was surrounded by layers, skillfully stuffed the ball into the penalty area in the cracks; Only this time the pass was a little interfered with, and Van Persie, who was inserted, was not in a good position to receive the ball, and he also shot away under the interference of Manchester United's defenders.
Although it is a missed opportunity to shoot again and again, the current Arsenal players are in a good mood, and they can create good offensive opportunities again and again in the game, which is the most good news for Arsenal; In the first half of the game, Arsenal was completely suppressed by Manchester United, but in the second half of the game, Arsenal did not continue to slump, they showed a very good performance in the game, they completely withstood Manchester United's attack, and even began to suppress Manchester United in the game, which is naturally the most hode choice for Arsenal.
Arsenal's midfield attackers have found their senses, their ferocious attacks have completed the suppression of Manchester United, when Arsenal began to control the ball more, when Arsenal found their rhythm, it was really a threat to Manchester United; Xiao Qing also began to be active, and when he found his sense in attack, Manchester United were in danger. Manchester United began to consciously strengthen the defense, Arsenal's attack is becoming more and more ferocious, and the game time is running out, for Manchester United may need to strengthen the defense now, because they know that once Arsenal play a quality attack, then they are really very scary.
Now that they can taste the sweetness of the attacking end, Arsenal naturally needs to continue to work hard; The Gunners' confidence is now slowly recovering and they have found a way to win the game, at least in the game where they saw hope of an equaliser. Now the game is no longer dominated by Manchester United, and Arsenal have begun their counter-attack; This game will not be lost early, and Arsenal will use their excellent attack to win this game.
Arsenal have high expectations for this season, they must not allow consecutive losses to their main rivals at the beginning of the new season, Arsenal must not allow them to lose again and again in the game, especially with Manchester United, a direct competitor of the league title, Arsenal is not allowed to lose at this time; Arsenal's most unbeatable opponents include Manchester United, especially after the recent defeat to Liverpool, Arsenal will never accept two consecutive league defeats!
Xiao Qing and his teammates are starting to exert their might, the Gunners are starting to make all their efforts to equalize this game, they will give all their efforts to win this game, and now it looks like Arsenal have done well, although now Arsenal are one point behind, although the game time is not very sufficient. (To be continued......)